Milan-based brand, Marios, doesn’t view things in just simply black and white. They interpret everything as blended and that is most implied in the silhouettes of all of their collections. Unisex seems to be the base in each of their designs, being male and female friendly by mastering the art of maintaining a flattering shape on either gender. Let us take a moment to applaud them for being equal opportunity when it comes to gender… you’re not going to find any tight, body-con pieces here! Their latest collection for SS14 boasts the quirky and fun gender blurring title, “Super Girls for Romantic Boys.” There is a captivating masculine elegance witnessed throughout. Strong pieces such as the trousers play the role of boy and girl with tailoring that adds a softness, a gentle subtlety akin to a flower accented by its thorns. The bulky, oversized, looser fitting garments are beautifully offset with sheer veils and chiffon-like fabric that are strikingly complemented with exquisite draping that bears a more simplistic, functional sense of avant garde.
The graphics featured in the collection sustain a broad range from cheeky photography to florals to stripes and check patterns, ready and willing to be chosen to fit whatever mood you’re in. Lastly, aside from this collection allowing boyfriends and girlfriends to share wardrobes with such ease, their talented gift of creating convertible garments are out of this world. From the floral hoodie-dress to the floral maxi skirt that doubles flawlessly as a maxi dress (to name a few), we are thankful for this collection that is so eager to please both girls and guys alike, especially on mornings when we just can’t seem to decide what we want to wear.